The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-02


Mr.. Ed I3raser is on visit 10 his many
friends of Stanton.
Mr.. w. L. Lushbaugh has been confined
to his bed for some days, but is now On the
mend.
Hon. a. Is. Lighter, who has been quite
sick for several days, was much better yes
terday.
Among the graduates at West Point is
Cadet Jno. A. Hartman, of this city, son
Of Col. A, W. Harman. ..,-.
In short time the postolice will be re-
moved TO the new building next TO ), M.
Wilkes, on Main street.
Mr.. John d. IIounihan, of Washington
has been in the city several days, called
home by the extreme illness of his molher
The Rooms of the Internal Revenue Of
| fee are offered for rent. The Office will
be removed to Lynchburg by the 1st of
July,
! Mai. b. L. Bagby is putting.up d hand.
some and substantial ironrailing in front
of the Methodist Church, as gift to the
church.
Mrs. John NJ. Buck, of Baltimore. is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. A. Cushing.
OF this city. She is accompanied by her
son. Mr.. Harry b. Buck. t'-' .'' 50
In the recent railroad collision, near
Pittsburgh, Rev. r. II. Porter. the former
popular pastor Of Mt. Zion Baptist church,
was quite seriously hurt.
The lot owners of Thornrose Cemetery
are requested to clean up their lots, so that
on Memorial day the whole cemetery will
present at attractive appearance.
Miss Fannie Tannehil, the accomplished
daughter of j. f. Tannehil, Esq, is at
home spending the vacation. She has been
teaching in the Harrell International In
stitute, Indian Territory, during the past
session. i-tle Hi' HH' t.t''t''t III
We call attention to the adv ertsement
of w. II, Glare & Co. 1t will be seen that
this enterprising firm, whose plant was
recently burned, has put in new machine
ry. and are now ready to furnish the pub
lie with lumber, fencing, &C., at shortest
notice.
The defeat OF d. Sheffey Lewis, ESQ.,, of
Rockingham has ELECTED more expressions
OF regret among those who knew him than
any result.of the election. No truer, man
lier man lives. nor is there any one
who more deserves the good opinion of his
fellows.
The County Court, Capt. A. II. Fut2
presiding, has been occupied during the
week in hearing testimony in reference
to the Locations of a bridge iii Middle Riv-
er District. A large number of witnesses
have been examined, but no definite result
yet reached.
Invitations are out for the marriage OF
MI. J. j. Shirley, of the well known dry
goods firm of Shirley Il Taylor. 10 Miss
| Jessie HeWetson Close, daughter Of Mr.
j. II. Close. The ceremony Will Take place
| at the bride S home, st. ClairaNille. Ohio,
June Sth, at s p. m.
On the 2lst of May, Capt ". w. Rol-
| Ter was married to Miss Marguerite IL.
Christie, the attractive and popular daugh-
ter of George S. Christine. Both bride
and groom are residents of Harrsonbnrg,
and both have a host of friends who wish
them long and happy married life.
We are glad to learn that Claggett b.
Jones, Esq, formerly of this eli y, was
elected Commonwealth Attorney OF
King & Queen county. His competitor
| the present incumbent, was the Hon. II
| G. Pollard. Chairman Of the Finance
Committee of the late House of Delegates
Capt. }. 7. Long. of the Stanton Ar
tillery, has received q letter from Gen
John u. 1mboden, who's commanded tht
company in. the late war, in which he
promises to be present atsthe Confederate
| Memorial on the 9th.ad What Gen. limbo
den may say on The occasion will he of To-
cal interest, and such "Reminiscences of the
| Artillery AID it members;is he viii be able
to recall. His remarks will entertain al
The ''boysn whomay lie present, and the
public generally .,.f